Supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran have renewed scrutiny of Taiwan’s reliance on plastics. Experts argue that the larger challenge lies in reducing single-use consumption, simplifying materials, and strengthening the circular economy.
Once criticized for its wildlife record, Taiwan has emerged as a conservation success story. Cooperation among government, scientists, NGOs, and local communities is helping native species recover while protecting fragile habitats.
In Tainan and Penghu, two couples have taken an unconventional approach to creating a home, restoring historic buildings and building a seaside retreat around their own distinct visions. Along the way, they have challenged convention, preserved character, and redefined what it means to feel at home.
Immersive VR films are bringing overlooked chapters of Taiwan’s history back into view, from the Tapani Incident trials to the forgotten Vietnamese refugee camps on Penghu. By blending historical research with visceral storytelling, these works invite audiences to experience the past not as distant fact, but as lived memory.
Taiwan’s growing obesity challenge is fueling interest in weight-loss medication, along with fresh questions about access, safety, and long-term care.
Taiwan’s push to scale AI is running headlong into energy constraints, exposing the limits of its current infrastructure, policy alignment, and geopolitical vulnerabilities. As demand surges, the real challenge is not just building AI capacity, but securing the power and strategy to sustain it.
A once-overlooked byproduct of Taiwan’s sugar industry is reemerging as a quiet force across food, biotech, and scientific research. From nostalgic “yeast candy” to precision fermentation and biodiversity breakthroughs, the island’s yeast story reflects a broader shift toward innovation rooted in unlikely origins.
A legacy of grassroots passion meets structural gridlock. Taiwan’s soccer story reveals how dedicated coaches and youth systems continue to produce talent, even as governance issues, limited infrastructure, and underinvestment hold the sport back on the global stage.
AI is entering music as a collaborator rather than a replacement, shaping how sound is created, adapted, and experienced. From real-time compositions in public spaces to debates over copyright and cultural identity, the shift is redefining authorship in the age of algorithms.
Introduced to simplify customs clearance, the EZ Way app has instead highlighted gaps in design, communication, and coordination, particularly for foreign residents. While some users find it smooth enough, others question why an extra digital gatekeeper was needed in the first place.
